Discussion Questions
- Our Blessed Mother is a model of contemplative prayer: Reflect on the following scriptures Luke 2: 19: "But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart."
- St. Teresa of Avila states in her book Way of Perfection: "Contemplative prayer in my opinion is nothing else than a close sharing between friends; it means taking time frequently to be alone with him who we know loves us." What strikes you about this definition of contemplative prayer?
- What does it mean when Christian writers who consider contemplative prayer state that this is a form of prayer availble to all, not just to priests or religious?
- What is the fruit of contemplative prayer - how might prayer (and life) look different if we seek God in contemplation?
